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My sister told me I was overacting and should just move my office into my bedroom or closet.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2023

“If he thought an extra was overacting, he would try to change it,” Stevens said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2022

Also on Dec. 21, Murray sent a message to senior policy adviser Karen McPhee with the subject line, “Tell me if I was overacting to this,” referring to a radio report that mentions him.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2016

"Lars kept saying I was overacting, but that's nothing new," Thurman added.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2014

The only thing he discussed with any detail was the actor Gern, who was playing in Zettel, and who he considered was overacting his part.

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